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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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